Free Vancouver Events in September

September is a fabulous month in Metro Vancouver. The weather is still usually beautiful, plus there’s lots of great FREE stuff happening in the region.

Best FREE Places in September in Vancouver

Free (or almost free) things to do in September include various festivals, plus many of the summer’s regular great activities like farmers markets, night markets and exploring the great outdoors.

(Note: Event locations, times, prices and other details listed below are subject to change. Check with each event’s website for the most up-to-date information.)

Saturday September 14th (2019)

Mid-Autumn Family Day – Coquitlam Heritage hosts an afternoon of family-friendly cultural activities from 1:00 until 4:00 pm at All Saints Parish Hall at 821 Fairfax Street in Coquitlam. The Lion Dance starts at 1:30 pm and admission is by donation.

Westward Street Party – a free event with live music and other activities on Mainland Street in Yaletown.

Vancouver Classic Car Toy Run – admission is a new child’s toy or equivalent cash donation to participate in the small car rally from Port Moody to Vancouver. If you’d like to watch for free, it starts at the Port Moody Park & Ride.

MCC Festival for World Relief – a fundraising event for refugee assistance and international development at Tradex in Abbotsford between 10:00 am and 2:00 pm. The event features food, live entertainment, kid-friendly activities and items for purchase. Free admission.

Darts Hill Garden – a semi-private garden in Surrey that’s open to the public by donation from 11:00 am until 3:00 pm.

Vancouver Flea Market – an indoor flea market at 703 Terminal Avenue in Vancouver. Admission ranges from $1.50 to $3.00 depending on the day’s event, so it’s not free, but it is pretty cheap.

Family Favourites Movies – a special feature family-friendly film costs $2.99 in the morning at select Cineplex theatres in Abbotsford, Burnaby, Chilliwack, Coquitlam, Langley, North Vancouver, Pitt Meadows, Richmond, Surrey and Vancouver.

The Clock – admission to the Polygon Gallery near North Vancouver’s Lonsdale Quay is always by donation. Today also features showings of a free film that’s comprised solely of clocks and time-related scenes from famous movies and TV shows (and continuing until September 22nd).

Sunday September 15th (2019)

Terry Fox Run – a run to raise money for cancer research at multiple venues around Metro Vancouver including at Stanley Park.

Darts Hill Garden – a semi-private garden in Surrey that’s open to the public by donation from 11:00 am until 3:00 pm.

Vancouver Flea Market – an indoor flea market at 703 Terminal Avenue in Vancouver. Admission ranges from $1.50 to $3.00 depending on the day’s event, so it’s not free, but it is pretty cheap.

Cloverdale Flea Market – an impressive market between 6:00 am and 3:00 pm at Surrey’s Cloverdale Fairgrounds. Admission is $1.50, but free for children ages 12 and under.

Abbotsford Flea Market – a giant market at 32470 Haida Drive in Abbotsford from 6:00 in the morning until 4:00 in the afternoon. Admission is just $1.00, but free for kids under 10 years of age.

Jazz Vespers – from 4:00 until 5:00 pm in the salons in St. Andrews-Wesley United Church at 1018 Nelson Street in Vancouver. Admission by donation.

The Clock – admission to the Polygon Gallery near North Vancouver’s Lonsdale Quay is always by donation. Today also features showings of a free film that’s comprised solely of clocks and time-related scenes from famous movies and TV shows (and continuing until September 22nd).

Tuesday September 17th (2019)

Cheap Movie Night – at various movie theatres throughout Metro Vancouver (so although not free, it is less expensive than usual).

The Clock – admission to the Polygon Gallery near North Vancouver’s Lonsdale Quay is always by donation. Today also features showings of a free film that’s comprised solely of clocks and time-related scenes from famous movies and TV shows (and continuing until September 22nd).

Wednesday September 18th (2019)

Main Street Farmers Market – a small to medium-sized market with about 3 dozen vendors outside Central Pacific Station from 2:00 until 6:00 pm.

The Clock – admission to the Polygon Gallery near North Vancouver’s Lonsdale Quay is always by donation. Today also features showings of a free film that’s comprised solely of clocks and time-related scenes from famous movies and TV shows (and continuing until September 22nd).

Thursday September 19th (2019)

Second-Hand Book Sale – a used book sale put on by the Friends of the Vancouver Public Library at 350 West Georgia Street in downtown Vancouver from 10:00 am until 5:00 pm. Admission is free and the books are cheap. (TIP: the selection will be at its best today.)

The Clock – admission to the Polygon Gallery near North Vancouver’s Lonsdale Quay is always by donation. Today also features showings of a free film that’s comprised solely of clocks and time-related scenes from famous movies and TV shows (and continuing until September 22nd).

Downtown Farmers Market – a medium-sized market in the plaza outside the Queen Elizabeth Theatre from 3:00 until 7:00 pm.

Friday September 20th (2019)

Second-Hand Book Sale – a used book sale put on by the Friends of the Vancouver Public Library at 350 West Georgia Street in downtown Vancouver from 10:00 am until 5:00 pm. Admission is free and the books are cheap.

Darts Hill Garden – a semi-private garden in Surrey that’s open to the public by donation from 11:00 am until 3:00 pm.

Shipyard Night Market – a beer garden, food trucks, market vendors and live music from 5:00 until 10:00 pm at North Vancouver’s Shipyards.

The Clock – admission to the Polygon Gallery near North Vancouver’s Lonsdale Quay is always by donation. Today also features showings of a free film that’s comprised solely of clocks and time-related scenes from famous movies and TV shows (and continuing until September 22nd).

Mackin House Birthday Celebrations – live music, tours of the museum and other activities take place at Coquitlam’s heritage house at 1116 Brunette Avenue between noon and 3:00 pm. Admission is by donation.

Free Outdoor Movie – Night at the Museum starring Ben Stiller and Robin Williams shows outdoors at the Ioco Town Site at 1st Avenue and Ioco Road in Port Moody starting at 7:30 pm.

Second-Hand Book Sale – a used book sale put on by the Friends of the Vancouver Public Library at 350 West Georgia Street in downtown Vancouver from 10:00 am until 5:00 pm. Admission is free and the books are cheap. (TIP: prices will be reduced by 50% or so today compared to the previous two days.)

Cloverdale Market Days – a large market with artisan vendors in downtown Cloverdale between 10:00 am and 3:00 pm.

Scarecrow Festival – live entertainment, kid-friendly activities, artisan vendors, hay rides and scarecrows on display at Art’s Nursery in Surrey. Admission is free, but some things cost money or are by donation with some proceeds benefiting charities.

Riverfest – a community festival with live entertainment and environmental educational displays along the boardwalk at Westminster Quay in New Westminster from 10:00 am until 4:00 pm.

Vancouver Flea Market – an indoor flea market at 703 Terminal Avenue in Vancouver. Admission ranges from $1.50 to $3.00 depending on the day’s event, so it’s not free, but it is pretty cheap.

Family Favourites Movies – a special feature family-friendly film costs $2.99 in the morning at select Cineplex theatres in Abbotsford, Burnaby, Chilliwack, Coquitlam, Langley, North Vancouver, Pitt Meadows, Richmond, Surrey and Vancouver.

The Clock – admission to the Polygon Gallery near North Vancouver’s Lonsdale Quay is always by donation. Today also features showings of a free film that’s comprised solely of clocks and time-related scenes from famous movies and TV shows (and continuing until September 22nd).

Sunday September 22nd (2019)

World Rivers Day – free admission and activities at Burnaby Village Museum between 11:00 and 4:30 pm.

Ioco Ghost Town Day Festival – entertainment and kid-friendly activities from 12:00 until 4:00 pm at the Ioco Town Site (at 1st Avenue and at Ioco Road) in Port Moody.

From 4:00 until 5:00 pm in the salons at St. Andrews-Wesley United at 1018 Nelson Street in Vancouver. Admission by donation.

From 4:00 until 5:00 pm at Surrey’s Northwood United Church at 8855-156th Street. Admission by donation.

The Clock – admission to the Polygon Gallery near North Vancouver’s Lonsdale Quay is always by donation. Today also features showings of a free film that’s comprised solely of clocks and time-related scenes from famous movies and TV shows (and continuing until September 22nd).

Information on this website is accurate to the best of our ability at the time of writing, but actual details may vary. Vancouver's Best Places does not accept responsibility for loss or inconvenience due to errors. For the most up-to-date information see relevant official websites.

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